maternal health

Five minutes down the road from Nubian Square, a little parcel of land is in the works to become a place for community members to have a different experience when giving birth.

An omnibus maternal health bill introduced to the legislature would have overhauled the way our state manages maternal health, marking a remarkable victory amid the public health crises that persist for pregnant and parenting individuals — especially those who are Black and Hispanic.

During an intimate roundtable discussion in a Dorchester school, seasoned and expecting mothers recently exchanged information and experiences about their journeys with breastfeeding and the benefits of mother’s milk.